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Distance from Harrismith to Balfour

Harrismith to Balfour is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 201.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N Harrismith → Balfour
Road distance
201.7 km
125.3 mi • 108.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
187.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R337.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R339.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R376.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R379.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R447.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R586.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R588.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R652.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R658.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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201.7 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Balfour
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    154.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    0.8 km
  11. Turn left
    16.2 km
  12. Turn right
    24.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Themba Shozi Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
101.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Balfour
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Balfour
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Balfour
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Balfour Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
47.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
66.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
40.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Balfour → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Balfour
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
101.1 km
Total: 201.7 km
Midpoint 101.1 km
201.7 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 201.7 km
Return-cycle span 403.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 101.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.44766, 28.81705
End -26.65868, 28.58981
Destination services

Available in Balfour

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Balfour
1
  • PEP
    10 Stuart Street, Balfour, 2410, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Balfour

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Balfour stands out
Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Balfour? +
Harrismith is about 201.7 km from Balfour by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Balfour? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Balfour in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Balfour? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Harrismith to Balfour? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R337.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R339.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R376.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R379.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Balfour? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To Balfour
: Balfour
From Harrismith To Balfour
Vereeniging
From Harrismith To Balfour

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 47.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 66.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 40.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 46.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 58.8 km

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